How To Steam Mussels

Mussels are most commonly steamed. Some people simply pour a bottle of white wine and a few pounds of mussels into a pot and call it a day. You will end up with cooked mussels that way, to be sure, but they won’t be nearly as delicious as they would be if you bothered to cook down a few aromatics before adding a bit less wine (or beer) and letting the alcohol cook off before adding the mussels. Now that is delicious.